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To keep young drivers safe and vehicles road ready, AutoNation is helping local families start the school year off on the right track by hosting free one-hour Car Care Clinics at select stores.

Backed by a new survey by Atomik Research, which shows that 92% of parents of driving-age children believe routine maintenance is key to safety and that 42% said dashboard warning indicators were ignored for a week or more, including 10% who say vehicle warnings were ignored for three months or more, the clinics are designed to give teens and young adults the knowledge and confidence to care for their vehicles while staying safe behind the wheel and preventing costly repairs.

With simple, hands-on tips on everything from checking tire pressure to understanding dashboard warning lights, AutoNation’s expert technicians will share essential car care advice such as jumpstarting a battery, proper tire inflation, changing a flat tire, checking vehicle fluids and safety items to store in a car in case of an emergency.

In addition to car care tips, clinics will incorporate driver safety education led by local community partners. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and will receive a mini car care kit with essential items to support their safety and car care journey.

Parents and guardians must attend with their young drivers. For more information and to register for an AutoNation Car Care Clinic, visit https://tinyurl.com/55acv2rt.

Join us for the first Performance in the 2025-2026 Kamerman Piano Series. The Boston Intelligencer has praised pianist Hsiang Tu for the “impeccable technique” and “eloquent sensitivity” he brings to his vast repertoire of classical music. Harnessing a “chameleon-like ability to move between composers” in his performances, his work has been featured by Fortune Magazine, The Utah Review, and others. After making his debut at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center as the winner of The Juilliard School Concerto Competition, Tu has gone on to perform in countless world renowned venues including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, National Museum Cardiff, the Leeds University Great Hall, Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, Sendai Youth Cultural Centre in Japan and National Recital Hall in Taipei.

The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church continues its 19th season. The concert will feature performances by members of the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music programs.

Members of the UWF Chamber Music Class have prepared an exciting program in anticipation of this performance.
Music lovers of all ages are invited, including school groups and senior citizens.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required for this event. For more information, call the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music office at 850.474.2147

WSRE has announced the artists selected to perform for the 16th season of the public television station’s “StudioAmped” music series and invites the public to join the studio audience for the recording of six concerts. The concerts, starting Oct. 3 with the annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival show, will be performed in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College.

The free concert series will continue with Pensacola’s Katie Dineen on Monday, Oct. 6; The Tree-Oh (Ocean Springs, Miss.) on Wednesday, Oct. 8; About to Sweat (Fort Walton Beach) on Tuesday, Oct. 14; Ben Loftin & The Family (Pensacola) on Wednesday, Oct. 15; and Blue Mother Tupelo (Como, Miss.) on Thursday, Oct. 16.

All shows start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and donations for Manna Food Pantries are collected at the door.

Presenting the original music of regional artists, “StudioAmped” airs weekly at 9 p.m. Thursday on WSRE PBS with livestreaming and on-demand access on wsre.org and the free PBS app. The new season is sponsored in part by The Bear Family Foundation and Blues Angel Music.

For one night only - Tenuta Torciano Winery, direct from San Gimignano, Italy, will conduct a wine-tasting school in Pensacola featuring wines from their vineyards.

Sip, savor, and connect! Your ticket includes wine, oil, and vinegar tasting with bread and charcuterie.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, with wine school commencing at 6 PM. The winery will accept orders for their wines.

This event will be held in a private home with gorgeous views of Pensacola Bay and the Three Mile Bridge. History experts won't want to miss out on the chance to visit the site of the DeLuna settlement!

All tickets for the fundraiser benefiting Gulf Coast Diplomacy must be purchased in advance. Purchase your ticket before October 1st to lock in early bird ticket pricing!

Join us for the 37th Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts on October 18 and 19 in W.O. Lott Park, Olde Towne Daphne!

Festival Times:
Saturday, October 18 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 19 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*This is a FREE community event*

Art, live entertainment and food meet southern charm at this annual festival set in the heart of Olde Towne Daphne! This art-minded community pours into the streets to find the very best in jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculpture, wood, mixed media, functional & decorative items.
Enjoy over 140 artists, local market vendors, FREE Kids Arts, live entertainment, tailgate area, food trucks and MORE!
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts the Jubilee Festival of Arts each year to support tourism and the arts & spotlight the beauty and fun of Olde Towne Daphne.

For More information please visit:
https://www.thejubileefestival.com/

The Jubilee Festival of Arts is sponsored by: Southern Cancer Center.

The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's third annual Evening for the Estuaries Fundraising Gala is set for October 16, 2025 from 6:00 till 9:00 at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach! Join us for an evening of live music, awards, drinks, hors d'oeuvres (including oysters!), a silent auction, and giving back to the waters we call home.

Enjoy Fall Break at the Science Center! With new activities each day, we've got something fun for everyone. Access to workshops, sciPad, and Creature Features included with general admission pricing; planetarium shows include an additional fee. Military & local discounts available. Please note, these are not drop off workshops, but activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Spaces for each activity are available on a first come, first served basis.

Calendar of events for November 24, 2025:
Veggie Power hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Creature Feature from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Calendar of events for November 25, 2025:
Colors of Fall hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
sciPad fall games from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Calendar of events for November 26, 2025:
Fall Forest Friends hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Creature Feature from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

CLOSED NOVEMBER 2 FOR THANKSGIVING

Calendar of events for November 28, 2025:
Camping Science hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
sciPad fall games from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL // Galaxy Gateway courtesy of Impact100 of Northwest Florida and NDIA

The University of West Florida Department of Art & Design is hosting a high school Portfolio Review day, on April 1, from 10-2, in the TAG (The Art Gallery) in the Center for Performing Arts. High school students can bring three pieces of art in their original format as well as a sketchbook for critique by UWF Art & Design faculty. Meet and talk to current students from Studio Art and Graphic Design, and see student work in the Gallery.
Pre-registration is recommended by emailing art@uwf.edu, but walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, call (850) 474 2045.

Alaqua's month of celebrations will conclude with the Wild and Free Festival this Saturday, March 25! This event will highlight Alaqua’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a state and federally permitted facility, providing rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned native Florida wildlife.

The festival will kick off with a “baby shower” to raise awareness and gather supplies for the upcoming “baby” season, when the Refuge takes in hundreds of orphaned wildlife patients. There will be food trucks, craft beer stations, and live music throughout the day. Alaqua’s new wildlife rescue ambulance will be onsite for tours, and guests can meet our wildlife animal ambassadors. There will also be kid’s activities including a wildlife scavenger hunt, face painting, and birdhouse decorating.

Join us as we conclude our month-long celebration, all for the love of animals! 🐾